Welcome to Super Greatest Hit, which is functionally the third installment in a series of games that started out on ONM, however as GH and GH2 will soon perish, I’ve started a SUPER subseries which basically will run a new continuity, effectively meaning we’re starting again chronologically from where GH1 started, so acts played previously have now never existed, and songs released by players were not written in this universe. On the plus side, this means signing up as an act you played previously is fair game for a second run-through.

For anyone new to the game, or returning players who have forgotten, Greatest Hit is a forum game in which you create an artist or band (as I call them, an act) which will begin as an unknown and progress into fame month by month. The game is played in phases, with each phase representing one month, which for convenience’s sake we’ll say lasts for 4 weeks. Your job is to decide how to spend each of your four weeks

After each month, a publication will be posted so you can see how the world is reacting to your act. The main aim of the game is to write and release songs. Songs are written and then sent to your song bank, and you can release each song twice before it is removed. The options for formats are singles, which consist of 2 tracks, albums which have at least 7 tracks and, for the first time, EPs which contain 4 tracks. Of course, you can only release a song twice so you can’t use them all- furthermore, a song can’t be released in the same format twice. Basically, a song can be printed to a single and an album, an album and EP, or a single and an EP. It all makes more sense when you see it being played than it does when I write it down to be honest. The most famous act after five years are up will win the game.

Actions available-

Record A Song (2 weeks) - Create a new song for your song bank. Your song will need a name of course, and a description.Record A Cover Version (1 week) - Record a new version of a song that already exists. You can take a new style or be true to the original, but please make sure to provide the name of the original artist.Collaborate On A Song (2 weeks) - Two or more acts can feature on a song, but only one of you get it for your song bank. The featured act will still receive fame points.Photo Shoot (1 week) - Boost your fame by striking sexy poses for a magazine.Publicity (2 weeks) - A nice fame boost. Feel free to come up with a story here, or just let me pull something out of the air if you’re a lazy one.Release Single (2 weeks) - Choose an A and B side for your single. You’re more than welcome to create some cover art.Release Extended Play (3 weeks) - Choose 4 tracks for your Extended Play (EP).Release Album (4 weeks) - Choose at least 7 tracks for your album. More than 20 tracks will become a double album.Perform Live (4 weeks) - Choose a setlist of songs to play in concert. Acts are free to team up and perform together. Onstage antics encouraged.Retrieve Live Version (1 week) - Spend a week mastering a recording of a song you played live.World Tour (12 weeks) - Spend a full three months on the road. This action will not be available until you have released at least three albums.Event Actions (X weeks) - Varies in time and purpose, keep your eyes peeled for these.

Super Starduster (Garf)
Members- June Pitter, Marie Curry, Sarah Turn, Venus, Terra Firmer, Millie Way
Genre- Pop/Rock
Bio- June Pitter- The tall lead vocals. An accomplished musician, she can sing a multitude of different styles. Was said to have a big red spot on her ankle.
Marie Curry- A very short lass, who plays drums. Has an affinity for stacked heels to make her appear not so short and wearing red.
Sarah Turn- The unnofficial leader, she plays keyboard. Her gimmick is putting rings on everything. Even her costumes tend to be based around rings around her body.
Venus- Unable to think of a decent pun for her pseudonym, the bassist decided to just bite the bullet and forgo it. On stage, her antics amuse everyone and offstage, she doesn't hold back on anything.
Terra Firma- Some say the lead guitarist is the leader, being the posterchild for the band. She would say so, if it wasn't for a drunken bet she lost to Sarah. She still puts on a better show than her rival.
Millie Way- A new member, said to be a master brass player, able to play anything from a trombone to chor anglais. Quick to anger if you suggest a saxaphone is brass

The Love Below (KingOfTheSocks)
Band Members-Andre"Vanilla Ice"3001, Possum Jenkins, Dookie, Benjay, Johnny Eagle
Genre-Pop
Bios-
Andre"Ice Cold"3001-The lead vocals. The icon, the front man, ladies want him and men want to be him, his voice smoother than a velvet rug keeps the band's style no matter what style they play
Possum Jenkins- The mysterious bass player-known for his funky riffs and stylist dress sense, never to be seen without his shades and his chains.
Dookie-The King of Drums-Believes himself to be the best drummer there ever was, and so always wears a crown whenever he's on stage. Never wears a shirt no matter what the gig, some believe he has a phobia of them
Benjay-The Keyboard-Known for always look high brow, with his Goatee, hipster glasses and beret he certainly looks the part. Always has a catchy hook or two hidden up his sleeve for every song.
Johnny Eagle-Rhythm Guitar-Brother to Andre and the second fiddle to him, holds the songs together like glue and always manages to keep himself looking swish.

Dis Mah Jam (Robbiebob)
Members- Sheldon Taylor, Peter Muffin, Steve Scot.
Genre- Pop and Techno
Bio- The band started off in Newcastle and have been hoping for fame for while, and there chance recently came when they signed for Letang Inc. Sheldon Taylor is the lead singer and is known for his impressive voice. He is known to have an obession with looking swiggidy swag.
Peter Muffin is known for creating the electronic soundtrack which comes with their techno songs. He is also a keen pianist and he is the groups pianst for their more depressing songs. He is noted to uncannily look like Shrek.
Then there is Steve Scot a professional guitarist who has been playing the instrument for most of his life. Steve is also a rock enthusiast.

Lizarazu (Bix)
Members- Shane Mcbane, Theo Wan, Maude A Terranian, Rob De Garridge
Genre- French Electro-Rock Funk & Punk (French Pop)
Bio-
Lizarazu are currently based in Marseille.
Shane Mcbane - takes charge of the drums and additional accompanying instruments. Responsible and very serious about his role, gives 100% commitment.
Theo Wan - talented Saxophonist who also provides additional percussion when necessary (and when the saxophone isn't required) - edgy and quick. His father was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do who taught Theo, until he lost interest in the martial art. The only thing Theo kept was the advanced breathing techniques, which helped him master some very tricky saxophone riffs and licks. He also loves the bongo's for reasons better known to himself. Theo has recently been tasked with all backing requirements via keyboards and other digital equipment. You can see him moving all over the place as tracks play out.
Maude A Terranian - (considered to be in charge) Vocals and synth guitar. Moved to join the band from Cannes and soon took charge of the laid back outfit. Very flamboyant, very outrageous. Unaware of the line between confidence and arrogance.
Rob De Garridge - Lead guitar - Previous leader of Liz (as they have become known amongst the few fans they have gained), but the group wanted a female front & vocal. Plays all manner of guitars to suit the bands eclectic style. Doesn't like having Maude on synth guitar, but teams up nicely with her when the occasion arises. Depending on the track, his vocals may still be heard.

Formed roughly 30 yeard ago in the mists of time, Lady Clara and Her Husbands are from an extremelly depressing genre, Country-Rock/Blues. I say this as how many happy songs are Country-Rock/Blues? Anyways, these four folks met for the first time as a group in the 1900's, outside a bar in Texas, USA. They had beer, got drunk, drove to Los Vegas and got married in a cheap Las Vegad 'church'. Yep, all four of them to each other. Lest now talk about the members.
Name: Lady Lara
Age: 21 and a few months [size=10]it's actually 55[/size]
Role: Vocals + occasional ukelele.
From: Dallas, Texas
Brief Bio: As a youngster always wanted to be the star of the show. A bit of a diva, as well as a couger. She reportedly slept with Justin Beiber and Santa Claus on the same day.
Foxtrot Onwolf
42
Stuttgart, Germany
Guitar
Originally from Germany, Foxtrot had a passion for the guitar. He loved it so much he slept in it (he's really small). He's a big fan of VFB Stuttgart.
Phillip Preacher
40
Double Bass, Piano + Accordian
New Orleans, Missisipi
An African-American with a passion for good music, Preacher is a really swell guy. Nothing else I can say about him, really.

Noise (NPC)
Members- Gus Rafferty and Robyn Fawkes

Space Girl (slorp)
Members- Andrew Yeaton - bleeps and bloops, Erica Foster - guitar, Julia Foster - vocals
Genre- Electronic (vague genres all the way)
Bio- Like every other act I have used for this game, Space Girl started with the musical project of it's leading man - Andrew Yeaton - a bedroom producer who found moderate success and back then recorded under his own name. Erica Foster contacted him after hearing his stuff online and proposed a collaboration, this worked so well that they began a new project named after a vague Simpsons reference. Erica also occasionally calls upon her twin sister Julia to provide vocals for tracks because I needed a way to have vocal tracks.

ImPA.CT are an upcoming group determined to make their mark in the industry with their unique image charged by their contemporary and slick sound and electric choreography. After being trained in multiple areas of performance they're confident they will be able to showcase all areas of their talents and burst straight to the top.
The band is led by A, who has been given the title of "the Inferior Leader" by fellow member Blake since he leads the group in all aspects but another member is always more skilled in one area than him. Still, he tries his best and takes his role as leader very seriously, but he's hopeless at being strict with the others. His nickname is "Grandpa A" despite only being a couple of years older than them and not even looking the oldest, just the tallest.
The member who causes A the most grief is Kelvin thanks to being a complete klutz and having no regard for the universe that isn't in his own little world. Drifting from daydream to daydream and stumbling from one place to another, he holds the record among the members for the most injuries during dance practice. Not that he realises, of course.
Flint is the complete opposite of Kelvin: focused, driven and determined to achieve nothing short of perfection. Upon first glance many think he's cold, distant, and serious, and they're absolutely right; he rarely interacts with anyone unless needed. Hence Jett's effect on him is even more amusing - around the younger he turns into a puddle of babying mush.
Blake is the visual of the group and likes to think of himself as a bit of a heartthrob. The members love to assist him on his conquests of love by humiliating him in front of new people (A's favourite is acting like an overbearing brother whilst Kelvin pretends to be a very jealous boyfriend). Though maybe the fact he himself wasn't an utter dork would help his case.
Last, much to his annoyance, is Jett. He hates being the youngest and hates being called a kid even more, insisting he's every bit as mature as the other members. He looks up to A the most, not only because A is the tallest but he also sees him as an older brother and "height rival", with his ultimate goal being to grow taller than A ("I only have a few years of growing left!"). Jett also complains about Flint's constant babying of him since he's not a toddler anymore (not that he'd ever push him away, of course).

Charli (Chu)
Genre- Pop
Bio- Charli is a singer songwriter who is starting to come to fame through her youtube following. She is known for her torchy yet edgy image and use of heavy, industrial electronics in her songs. She used to be a pub singer but got signed when a record producer came in and heard her doing some acoustic songs on her guitar. Despite being labelled as an indie artist, she's expressed some more pop ambitions, and cites Gwen Stefani as a major influence, as well as Eminem, Bon Iver, Wes Craven and the Spice Girls

The Great Metal Pilgrimage (Xenoblade Hero)
Members- Norman West, Jessica North, Katy North, John East
Genre- Progressive Metal
Bio- Like a blast from the past, The Great Metal Pilgrimage wish to take their fanbase back to metal's origins. Expect strong guitar riffs and catchy vocals contributed by the entire band. Norman and John started the band between them, skipping college often to write and perform music as a two piece at local events. However; this wasn't successful so they recruited for more band members, getting both Jessica and Katy, sisters who had a strong passion for the heavier side of music. Together, Norman (Vocals, Percussion), Jessica (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Katy (Bass, Backing Vocals) and John (Drums, Backing Vocals) want to bring the 70's and 80's metal revolution back to the masses.

The Survivors (Rik)
Members- Steve Jones, Simon Tate, Sally Tate, Eric Samson, Derek Turner
Genre- Metal
Bio- The Survivors were formed mostly by chance - in a year 9 music class they were all put together to perform a cover of their choice. Twins Simon and Sally were both proficient musicians already, Simon playing the drums and Sally the guitar, and with their guidance Steve and Eric were soon pretty decent themselves. Their song choice was Survive by Rise Against, which led to the rest of the class dubbing them The Survivors. After being the standout group when the covers were performed live in front of the rest of the year, the four decided they'd form a proper band together. Although at heart they have always remained a metal band, they quickly began to branch out into a wider range of genres.
Steve Jones does lead vocals and bass, his deep voice giving songs a distinctive sound. Simon Tate plays drums and occasionally helps out with backing vocals when he's not too busy slamming out a furious beat. Sally Tate plays rhythm guitar and shares the role of lead vocalist with Steve depending on the song, and supplies the screams for their heavier tracks since Steve isn't too good at them. Eric plays the lead guitar, dealing out blistering solos that could rival some of the most distinguished players in the business. He also provides backing vocals when needed. Early on in the band's career they decided a keyboarder wouldn't go amiss, so they took on Derek Turner, who now provides everything from keyboard and synth to backing vocals and the odd lightshow when on stage.

Lytespeed Thunder (Drakeknight)
Members- Traci Raven, Shayn Wails, The Stikx
Genre- Glam Metal
Bio- Traci Raven, named for the birds that lent their voice and power of flight, is and has always been an unparalleled and incredible vocalist and guitarist. When Shayn Wails, after meeting Traci at a roadside bar in Nevada, proved to be a parallel, the ensuing musical riot and destruction leveled the bar and earned them both a night in jail. After sharing a cell the two became fast friends, and decided to form the musical phenomenon that is now known to lesser mortals as Lytespeed Thunder. It was at this point that The Stikx arrived in a retooled VW camper and offered to drive them wherever they were headed on the condition that he play drums for them. Nobody knows how he knew who they were or where to find them. And so, by the will of the gods above, Lytespeed Thunder were brought together to rock!Any resemblance to a trio of marching band geeks from the 2007 yearbook of a midwestern high school is entirely coincidental

AARE (TIO)
Members- Val Deckham, Jack Dunne, Vinny Peck and Samuel Wash.
Genre- Rock
Bio- The band originally formed by accident, with the original ambition of the four friends being to create an indie film instead, with only the very loosest idea of filmography techniques and copy right law. It was the latter fact that lead to them trying to minimise cost by simply covering all the songs they wanted to use, which ended up proving more interesting to the four than the film. Recording covers quickly ended up taking up more time than the filming, until the musical side took over the project entirely, the newly formed band branching out into original songs. Though the band retains their interest in film making and theatrics, their main interest now is their music, with them seeing themselves as a throwback to the 70s and 80s.

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Username- Garf
Band- Super Starduster
Members- June Pitter, Marie Curry, Sarah Turn, Venus, Terra Firmer, Millie Way
Genre- Pop/Rock
Bio- June Pitter- The tall lead vocals. An accomplished musician, she can sing a multitude of different styles. Was said to have a big red spot on her ankle.
Marie Curry- A very short lass, who plays drums. Has an affinity for stacked heels to make her appear not so short and wearing red.
Sarah Turn- The unnofficial leader, she plays keyboard. Her gimmick is putting rings on everything. Even her costumes tend to be based around rings around her body.
Venus- Unable to think of a decent pun for her pseudonym, the bassist decided to just bite the bullet and forgo it. On stage, her antics amuse everyone and offstage, she doesn't hold back on anything.
Terra Firma- Some say the lead guitarist is the leader, being the posterchild for the band. She would say so, if it wasn't for a drunken bet she lost to Sarah. She still puts on a better show than her rival.
Millie Way- A new member, said to be a master brass player, able to play anything from a trombone to chor anglais. Quick to anger if you suggest a saxaphone is brass
Label- Polyglas

Username- Robbiebob
Band- Dis Mah Jam
Members- Sheldon Taylor, Peter Muffin, Steve Scot.
Genre- Pop and Techno
Bio- The band started off in Newcastle and have been hoping for fame for while, and there chance recently came when they signed for Letang Inc. Sheldon Taylor is the lead singer and is known for his impressive voice. He is known to have an obession with looking swiggidy swag.
Peter Muffin is known for creating the electronic soundtrack which comes with their techno songs. He is also a keen pianist and he is the groups pianst for their more depressing songs. He is noted to uncannily look like Shrek.
Then there is Steve Scot a professional guitarist who has been playing the instrument for most of his life. Steve is also a rock enthusiast.
Label- Letang Inc.

Username- Xenoblade Hero
Artist/Band- The Great Metal Pilgrimage
Members- Norman West, Jessica North, Katy North, John East
Genre- Progressive Metal
Bio- Like a blast from the past, The Great Metal Pilgrimage wish to take their fanbase back to metal's origins. Expect strong guitar riffs and catchy vocals contributed by the entire band. Norman and John started the band between them, skipping college often to write and perform music as a two piece at local events. However; this wasn't successful so they recruited for more band members, getting both Jessica and Katy, sisters who had a strong passion for the heavier side of music. Together, Norman (Vocals, Percussion), Jessica (Guitar, Backing Vocals), Katy (Bass, Backing Vocals) and John (Drums, Backing Vocals) want to bring the 70's and 80's metal revolution back to the masses.
Label- Kaiser Records

Username- slorp
Artist/Band- Space Girl
Members- Andrew Yeaton - bleeps and bloops, Erica Foster - guitar, Julia Foster - vocals
Genre- Electronic (vague genres all the way)
Bio- Like every other act I have used for this game, Space Girl started with the musical project of it's leading man - Andrew Yeaton - a bedroom producer who found moderate success and back then recorded under his own name. Erica Foster contacted him after hearing his stuff online and proposed a collaboration, this worked so well that they began a new project named after a vague Simpsons reference. Erica also occasionally calls upon her twin sister Julia to provide vocals for tracks because I needed a way to have vocal tracks.
Label- Fuego Musica

name is not a rip off of Starduster and band is totally not a re-hash of A.F.R.

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Band Name- The Love Below
Band Members-Andre"Vanilla Ice"3001, Possum Jenkins, Dookie, Benjay, Johnny Eagle
Genre-Pop
Bios-
Andre"Ice Cold"3001-The lead vocals. The icon, the front man, ladies want him and men want to be him, his voice smoother than a velvet rug keeps the band's style no matter what style they play
Possum Jenkins- The mysterious bass player-known for his funky riffs and stylist dress sense, never to be seen without his shades and his chains.
Dookie-The King of Drums-Believes himself to be the best drummer there ever was, and so always wears a crown whenever he's on stage. Never wears a shirt no matter what the gig, some believe he has a phobia of them
Benjay-The Keyboard-Known for always look high brow, with his Goatee, hipster glasses and beret he certainly looks the part. Always has a catchy hook or two hidden up his sleeve for every song.
Johnny Eagle-Rhythm Guitar-Brother to Andre and the second fiddle to him, holds the songs together like glue and always manages to keep himself looking swish.
Label- Polyglas

Shane Mcbane - takes charge of the drums and additional accompanying instruments. Responsible and very serious about his role, gives 100% commitment.

Theo Wan - talented Saxophonist who also provides additional percussion when necessary (and when the saxophone isn't required) - edgy and quick. His father was a black belt in Tae Kwon Do who taught Theo, until he lost interest in the martial art. The only thing Theo kept was the advanced breathing techniques, which helped him master some very tricky saxophone riffs and licks. He also loves the bongo's for reasons better known to himself. Theo has recently been tasked with all backing requirements via keyboards and other digital equipment. You can see him moving all over the place as tracks play out.

Maude A Terranian - (considered to be in charge) Vocals and synth guitar. Moved to join the band from Cannes and soon took charge of the laid back outfit. Very flamboyant, very outrageous. Unaware of the line between confidence and arrogance.

Rob De Garridge - Lead guitar - Previous leader of Liz (as they have become known amongst the few fans they have gained), but the group wanted a female front & vocal. Plays all manner of guitars to suit the bands eclectic style. Doesn't like having Maude on synth guitar, but teams up nicely with her when the occasion arises. Depending on the track, his vocals may still be heard.

Label- LeTang

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Username- ABoxerWhoIsPacifist (ABWIP)
Band- Lady Lara and Her Husbands
Members- Caroline "Lady" Lara, Foxtrot Onwolf and Philip Preacher
Genre- Really depressing Country-Rock/Blues
Bio- Formed roughly 30 yeard ago in the mists of time, Lady Clara and Her Husbands are from an extremelly depressing genre, Country-Rock/Blues. I say this as how many happy songs are Country-Rock/Blues? Anyways, these four folks met for the first time as a group in the 1900's, outside a bar in Texas, USA. They had beer, got drunk, drove to Los Vegas and got married in a cheap Las Vegad 'church'. Yep, all four of them to each other. Lest now talk about the members.
Name: Lady Lara
Age: 21 and a few months [size=10]it's actually 55[/size]
Role: Vocals + occasional ukelele.
From: Dallas, Texas
Brief Bio: As a youngster always wanted to be the star of the show. A bit of a diva, as well as a couger. She reportedly slept with Justin Beiber and Santa Claus on the same day.
Foxtrot Onwolf
42
Stuttgart, Germany
Guitar
Originally from Germany, Foxtrot had a passion for the guitar. He loved it so much he slept in it (he's really small). He's a big fan of VFB Stuttgart.
Phillip Preacher
40
Double Bass, Piano + Accordian
New Orleans, Missisipi
An African-American with a passion for good music, Preacher is a really swell guy. Nothing else I can say about him, really.
Label- LeTang

Username- Rik
Band- The Survivors
Members- Steve Jones, Simon Tate, Sally Tate, Eric Samson, Derek Turner
Genre- Metal
Bio- The Survivors were formed mostly by chance - in a year 9 music class they were all put together to perform a cover of their choice. Twins Simon and Sally were both proficient musicians already, Simon playing the drums and Sally the guitar, and with their guidance Steve and Eric were soon pretty decent themselves. Their song choice was Survive by Rise Against, which led to the rest of the class dubbing them The Survivors. After being the standout group when the covers were performed live in front of the rest of the year, the four decided they'd form a proper band together. Although at heart they have always remained a metal band, they quickly began to branch out into a wider range of genres.
Steve Jones does lead vocals and bass, his deep voice giving songs a distinctive sound. Simon Tate plays drums and occasionally helps out with backing vocals when he's not too busy slamming out a furious beat. Sally Tate plays rhythm guitar and shares the role of lead vocalist with Steve depending on the song, and supplies the screams for their heavier tracks since Steve isn't too good at them. Eric plays the lead guitar, dealing out blistering solos that could rival some of the most distinguished players in the business. He also provides backing vocals when needed. Early on in the band's career they decided a keyboarder wouldn't go amiss, so they took on Derek Turner, who now provides everything from keyboard and synth to backing vocals and the odd lightshow when on stage.
Label- Kaiser, innit

Ghost wrote:and since when has "being dumb" been a sin on the internet?

Username- Drakeknight
Band- Lytespeed Thunder
Members- Traci Raven, Shayn Wails, The Stikx
Genre- Glam Metal
Bio- Traci Raven, named for the birds that lent their voice and power of flight, is and has always been an unparalleled and incredible vocalist and guitarist. When Shayn Wails, after meeting Traci at a roadside bar in Nevada, proved to be a parallel, the ensuing musical riot and destruction leveled the bar and earned them both a night in jail. After sharing a cell the two became fast friends, and decided to form the musical phenomenon that is now known to lesser mortals as Lytespeed Thunder. It was at this point that The Stikx arrived in a retooled VW camper and offered to drive them wherever they were headed on the condition that he play drums for them. Nobody knows how he knew who they were or where to find them. And so, by the will of the gods above, Lytespeed Thunder were brought together to rock!
[size=55]Any resemblance to a trio of marching band geeks from the 2007 yearbook of a midwestern high school is entirely coincidental[/size]
Label- Kaiser

Username- Pineapple
Artist/Band- ImPA.CT
Members- A (19, Leader, Lead Vocalist, Lead Dancer, Lead Guitarist), Kelvin (18, Main Vocalist, Bass Guitarist), Flint (18, Lead Rapper, Vocalist Keyboardist), Blake (17, "Visual", Main Rapper, Vocalist, Drummer), Jett (16, Main Dancer, Vocalist, Rhythm Guitarist)
Genre- Electro-Pop/Dance Pop
Bio- ImPA.CT are an upcoming group determined to make their mark in the industry with their unique image charged by their contemporary and slick sound and electric choreography. After being trained in multiple areas of performance they're confident they will be able to showcase all areas of their talents and burst straight to the top.
The band is led by A, who has been given the title of "the Inferior Leader" by fellow member Blake since he leads the group in all aspects but another member is always more skilled in one area than him. Still, he tries his best and takes his role as leader very seriously, but he's hopeless at being strict with the others. His nickname is "Grandpa A" despite only being a couple of years older than them and not even looking the oldest, just the tallest.
The member who causes A the most grief is Kelvin thanks to being a complete klutz and having no regard for the universe that isn't in his own little world. Drifting from daydream to daydream and stumbling from one place to another, he holds the record among the members for the most injuries during dance practice. Not that he realises, of course.
Flint is the complete opposite of Kelvin: focused, driven and determined to achieve nothing short of perfection. Upon first glance many think he's cold, distant, and serious, and they're absolutely right; he rarely interacts with anyone unless needed. Hence Jett's effect on him is even more amusing - around the younger he turns into a puddle of babying mush.
Blake is the visual of the group and likes to think of himself as a bit of a heartthrob. The members love to assist him on his conquests of love by humiliating him in front of new people (A's favourite is acting like an overbearing brother whilst Kelvin pretends to be a very jealous boyfriend). Though maybe the fact he himself wasn't an utter dork would help his case.
Last, much to his annoyance, is Jett. He hates being the youngest and hates being called a kid even more, insisting he's every bit as mature as the other members. He looks up to A the most, not only because A is the tallest but he also sees him as an older brother and "height rival", with his ultimate goal being to grow taller than A ("I only have a few years of growing left!"). Jett also complains about Flint's constant babying of him since he's not a toddler anymore (not that he'd ever push him away, of course).
Label- Fuego Musica
(Yes the pretentious names were 100% necessary as was giving each member a personality and establishing the group's chemistry because it just was.)

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Username- TheImprobableOne
Band- AARE
Members- Val Deckham, Jack Dunne, Vinny Peck and Samuel Wash.
Genre- Rock
Bio- The band originally formed by accident, with the original ambition of the four friends being to create an indie film instead, with only the very loosest idea of filmography techniques and copy right law. It was the latter fact that lead to them trying to minimise cost by simply covering all the songs they wanted to use, which ended up proving more interesting to the four than the film. Recording covers quickly ended up taking up more time than the filming, until the musical side took over the project entirely, the newly formed band branching out into original songs. Though the band retains their interest in film making and theatrics, their main interest now is their music, with them seeing themselves as a throwback to the 70s and 80s.
Label- Kaiser till I die

Alright I'm happy to let sign-ups run on after the game begins so there's no harm in letting you get on with it. As usual I'm happy to provide a couple of example posts in case you're not sure how it's done.

Entertain Us
A song describing a sense of competitiveness that has been imbued into the world recently. The song is reminiscent of 'Piggies', being carried by a harpsichord, but also features horns throughout in a sort of mock-positivity.

The List Seems Never Ending - A slightly slower more hard hitting songs that starts of fairly quiet before steadily building up only to drop back down to a more somber tone towards the end. Lyrics detail Loinel's seemingly never ending list of interests.

slorp wrote:Week 1: Record cover - Imagine Dead John Lennon [Times New Viking] (A return to the band's more lo-fi (and Beatles hating) origins. Takes the form of a loud almost punk-ish jam session with the entire band yelling the vocals more or less at the same time.)
Week 2: Photoshoot
Weeks 3 and 4: Publicity (series of interviews claiming Beersheba to be the best musical thing ever whilst disparaging others)

If you're still not sure how to start you can watch and see how the other players are going about it or even shoot me a PM. If you're still not sure after that, then maybe consider joining a different forum game please. Anywho, the first phase, hereafter referred to as January 2015, starts right here right now. I'll update the thread title after every phase so you can easily spot when it's time to post.

Week 1- Photoshoot
Week 2- Record Cover- Walk Like An Egyptian- The Bangles
Week 3+4- Record Song- Oasis- A song with a slow start, building up in the middle before petering out towards the end. Features lyrics about a person lost, trying every way to succeed, but after coming so close, they fall at the last hurdle.

I'm an example, how flattering
Week 1: Record track - Space Girl (I said I'd describe it today and I have. A breezy sort of track with a dream-poppy vibe to it. Instrumentation here consists mainly of droning synths, a clipped drum beat, samples of people humming and a bassy guitar line which is subdued for the majority of the track. Julia sings on this track. Vocals are about a girl who is 'in space' which is really an incredibly unsubtle metaphor for feeling disconnected from the world. As the song reaches its end a sense of discord develops, the guitar becomes more prominent and distorted.)
Week 2: ^
Week 3: Record cover - Let's Stay Together [Al Green] (A very downbeat cover version. Sparse instrumentation ie. NO drums, HEAVILY pitch-shifted vocals (pitch shifted down), some synthesised strings and a bowed guitar. It's sad!)
Week 4: Photoshoot (Photoshoot with magazine. In photos band are doing everyday activities while Julia wears a space suit. In interview Andrew repeatedly explains that despite neither being a singer nor a girl he is the leader of the band.)

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Week 1 - Record Cover - La Roux: Bullet Proof
Week 2 - Photoshoot - Massive 6 page extensive shoot with Mix Mag. Towards the end the red faced photographer advises Maude to cover up a little.
Week 3 & 4 - Record Song - See View Play Repeat. Ambitious Ambient Punk number. Heavy emphasis on synth's, Shane goes into overdrive with a superb rhythm on the drums. Maude allows Rob a little shared lime light with a back and forth duet between the two. About a couple who are arguing & fighting whilst in the crowd of a live band performance .. they end up addicted to the live act.

exert from chorus:
"See-view-play-repeat .. we came here to watch not to compete"

exert from second verse:
"You're not the only one ! .. you're not a lonely one,
I'll tell you when you're wrong .. they're telling you in that song !!"

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Thunderstorm: An epic 9-minute retelling of the band's origin and their individual prowess in the fields of rocking, partying, and/or lovemaking
Ridin' Hard: A hard rock rallying cry based around the band's experiences travelling across the country leaving satisfied lovers in their wake

(A) And yet you still chase me,
Why can't you just leave me be?
(Blake) Every step that I take,
Every move that I make,
(Kelvin) I'm trying so hard to keep you away
that I forget to breathe.

Description: "Breathe" is a fast-paced and dynamic track about the pressure of a toxic relationship and feeling trapped in it with no way out and no space to breathe. The lyrics show the frustration and hopeless feelings of the victim, but also how upon getting out of it they can look back on the decision, remembering only the good parts of the relationship and almost none of the bad. The backing track is powerful and dramatic to emphasise the mood, with the sound of breathing over the slower parts, as if the lyrics trying to escape.

Weeks 3 & 4- Publicity (Create official website with an introductory video of the band and each member to give a brief look at the members' personalities and the group dynamics)

[Was going to post a second song for 3 & 4 but I ain't happy with it and don't want to post too big a wall during the first month whoops]

I will probably call something the wrong name at some point during this because I know very little about music lingo but oh well

Week 1 - Record Cover: Survive by Rise Against
To celebrate their new signing with Kaiser, The Survivors go back to their roots with a cover of the song that started it all. Steve and Sally alternate lead vocals on the verses and share them on the chorus, with Sally taking the lead for the refrain ("All smiles and sunshine...") and Steve taking the backing for "Life isn't like this". For the sake of tradition the band stays true to the original.
Week 2 - Record Cover - Antwerpen by Enter Shikari
Mainly to give Derek something to do, the group takes on a more electronic song for week 2. Sally takes the lead vocals, but Steve insists on taking the "It appears the foundations..." section because he loves the lyric for some reason.
Weeks 3+4 - Record New Song: The Shape of Things to Come
An instrumental intro track for their as-yet-untitled debut album, The Shape of Things to Come starts with slow, melancholic piano before a brooding guitar riff begins. The song steadily builds to a crescendo, leading into a blistering guitar solo from Eric that ends on a long, low note. As the rest of the instruments fade, the piano from the beginning returns, then suddenly halts at the song's end.

Ghost wrote:and since when has "being dumb" been a sin on the internet?

Week 1 - Record Cover: Rock of Ages - Def Leppard
This cover, much like the original, has very strong harmonies around the chorus where all of the band members join in. There's also an extended guitar solo that has been added in appropriately by the band. The band feel it is an appropriate song to start their career off with due to the lyrics describing rock and music as though it is living; much like a journey through the ages.
Week 2 - Record Cover: The Trees - Rush
This song is turned into a nine minute long epic with mutiple solo's between each verse, presenting the bands technical talents. Only Norman actually sings this, and a lot more focus is put towards the shifting time signatures and complex composition of the song. Each of the instruments get their own individual solo too (much like in Rush's "YYZ")
Week 3 - Publicity (I'll leave this in your capable hands Fabong)